- Author
- Benton County
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Species
- Bradshaw's lomatium, Fender's blue, Kincaid's lupine, Nelson's checker-mallow, Taylor's checkerspot
- Region
- Willamette Valley
- Habitat
- Upland Prairie, Wet Prairie
- Topic
- Butterflies, Flora, Native plants, Planning, Rare species recovery, Restoration & Management
- Full Citation
- Benton County. 2010. Prairie Species Habitat Conservation Plan. 160 pp plus appendices. www.co.benton.or.us/parks/hcp
Benton County encompasses some of the highest quality remaining prairie and oak savanna remnants in Oregon. In spring of 2006, Benton County received a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan.
This project will allow the County to:
- Expand upon current conservation efforts by increasing restoration opportunities on County and other private lands.
- Provide long-term protection of sensitive species and habitats.
- Develop a more economical and ecological approach to species conservation and mitigation
The County and its citizenry are committed to creating a sustainable community for present and future residents.
Species in this plan:
- Fender’s Blue Butterfly
- Taylor’s Checkerspot
- Kincaid’s Lupine
- Willamette Daisy
- Bradshaw’s Lomatium
- Nelson’s Checkermallow
- Peacock Larkspur